2019 Polls: Mixed Reactions Trail Atiku’s Broadcast Message
Nigerians have taken to their social media handles to react to the live broadcast message by presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku ABubakar.
Atiku, during the broadcast, urged Nigerians to come out and vote, adding that the election is about their future and that of the nation.
His full statement read, “My dear citizens of Nigeria, as you know this Saruday we have our presidential and National Assembly election.
“The reason we have elections is to allow us to have our voices heard on how we have been governed for last four years and who will govern us for the next four years.
“On March 28, 2015, we the people of Nigeria went to our polling units armed only with our PVCs (Permanent Voter’s Cards) and yet we were able to remove an incumbent President from office. That made me very proud to be a Nigerian and very proud to be a democrat
“This Saturday, we will have the opportunity to do so again. My message to you is simple: Please come out and vote as this election is about your future and the future of our great nation.
“On Election Day, we’re all equal, as no single vote is more important than any other. But if you do not vote, you are accepting that the next four years will be like the last.
“The power to get Nigeria working again is in your Permanent Voter’s Cards. I will be voting with mine on Saturday and i call on you to please join me irrespective of who you wish to vote for.
“God bless you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the former Vice President said.
See Nigerians reactions to the broadcast message below:
Atiku said at 9:00am there will be a broadcast, at that exact time the broadcast was aired.
— Son of Uri (@seunbajo) February 21, 2019
INEC is just wasting their time,just gather all the Presidential aspirants,then invite DJ and MC.
Play music and let us shout Waka or Stay!!
When we have just Buhari and Atiku remaining
Nigerians will shout Atikulate or Next Level
Simple as ABC ?— Frany (@franyjacobs) February 21, 2019
Traveling to vote for you sir pic.twitter.com/ZwRgMYGjkg
— olafare jide francis (@jide_olafare) February 21, 2019
.. I love the part where you said people should go out to vote regardless who they voting for. That shows you're a true Democrat sir. God bless and grant you victory ✌️ come Saturday. ?
— MISTA ICEY ™ ?? ?? ?? (@Mr_Icey02288) February 21, 2019
I am joining you to vote for @MBuhari and @ProfOsinbajo for the Next Level… Ó yá gbé body ẹ ??? pic.twitter.com/KkDW7AKptt
— Deen (@gr8deen) February 21, 2019
I will be voting on Saturday, the 23rd of February 2019, and am voting for MUHAMMADU @MBuhari INSHALLAH.
— Adegbosin Amos (@delawamos) February 21, 2019
That is absolutely the right way to speak sir. As for me, lets give Atiku a trial. If he doesnt satisfy us like the present govt, we vote him out again. If we can do this regularly, politicians will start to take us seriously and deliver on their promises
— Rich.Nd (@D_veracity) February 21, 2019